PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2025-12-11

The Court approved directing the Harris County Toll Road Authority to hire an outside auditor to review how surplus toll road revenue has been spent, starting with fiscal year 2026, to confirm compliance with Texas Transportation Code Section 284.0031.

What it means for you

An independent third party will audit the Toll Road Authority's surplus revenue expenditures beginning with FY2026, providing oversight to ensure funds are used as required by state law.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who benefits?Harris County Toll Road Authority (subject of audit); Harris County taxpayers and toll road users (recipients of oversight)Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Harris County Toll Road Authority brought it forward. Taken up at the December 11, 2025 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

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